AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT vs NVIDIA Quadro M4000M Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive victory for the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT in the two directly comparable benchmark tests. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, a mobile professional GPU from 2015, cannot match the modern AMD part in raw compute or graphics workloads.

In the Geekbench OpenCL test, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT scores 92,426, while the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 19,989. That is a delta of -78.4% from the AMD card's perspective, meaning the AMD part is roughly 4.6 times faster in this compute-oriented workload. This is the largest gap between the two cards across the shared benchmark suite, and it reflects the massive generational leap in compute throughput.

The Geekbench Vulkan test shows a narrower but still substantial margin. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT scores 48,366 against the Quadro M4000M's 20,971, a delta of -56.6%. The AMD card is approximately 2.3 times faster in Vulkan graphics workloads. The smaller gap here compared to OpenCL suggests that the Quadro's Maxwell architecture handles graphics API workloads relatively better than raw compute, though it remains far behind.

The average benchmark score for the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is 17,083 across all recorded tests, while the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M averages 20,480. This apparent contradiction (the lower average belonging to the faster card) is explained by the different test sets: the RX 7600 XT has ten recorded benchmarks, including several Passmark tests where scores are on a different scale, while the Quadro M4000M has only two Geekbench entries. The direct head-to-head comparisons are the reliable evidence, and both favor the AMD card.

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database, the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M sits at -0.3% versus the GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, -0.4% versus the Intel Arc B570, -0.5% versus the Intel Arc A750, and -0.9% versus the AMD Radeon R9 M390X. Its percentile rank of 65 places it above most of the database's GPUs, which is respectable for a 2015 mobile workstation part. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, by contrast, sits at +0.3% versus the GeForce GTX 690, +0.4% versus the Radeon HD 7970M, -0.7% versus the GeForce RTX 3070, and +0.9% versus the Tesla M4. Its percentile rank of 60 is slightly lower than the Quadro's, but this is a function of the different benchmark sets and the RX 7600 XT's inclusion of less demanding Passmark tests.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is the superior GPU for anyone prioritizing raw performance. It wins both head-to-head matchups by wide margins, delivering 78.4% more OpenCL compute and 56.6% more Vulkan performance than the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M. If the choice is between these two cards for any compute or graphics task, the RX 7600 XT is the only sensible pick based on recorded scores.

However, context matters. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M is a mobile workstation GPU in the MXM Module form factor, designed for laptops where power consumption is critical. Its 100 W TDP is nearly half the RX 7600 XT's 190 W. The Quadro also uses PCIe 3.0 x16, while the RX 7600 XT uses PCIe 4.0 x8. The Quadro's end-of-life production status and 2015 release date, versus the RX 7600 XT's active status and 2024 release, explain most of the performance gap.

The launch MSRP for the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is 329 USD. The Quadro M4000M has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

For a desktop build where power and size are not constraints, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT wins outright. For a legacy mobile workstation that requires an MXM Module replacement with the same footprint and power envelope, the Quadro M4000M is the only one of the two that fits the form factor. The data does not support choosing the Quadro for performance reasons, only for compatibility reasons within its specific market segment.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural eras and foundry processes. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M uses the GM204 chip built on Maxwell 2.0 architecture, manufactured on a 28 nm process at TSMC. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT uses the Navi 33 chip built on RDNA 3.0 architecture, with the codename Hotpink Bonefish, manufactured on a 6 nm process, also at TSMC. The process node difference alone, 28 nm versus 6 nm, accounts for a substantial portion of the performance and efficiency gap.

Transistor counts tell a similar story. The Quadro M4000M packs 5,200 million transistors on a 398 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 13.1 million per square millimeter. The RX 7600 XT packs 13,300 million transistors on a much smaller 204 mm² die, yielding 65.2 million per square millimeter. The RX 7600 XT has 2.5 times more transistors in roughly half the die area, a density advantage of about 5 times.

The memory subsystems differ significantly. The Quadro M4000M has 4 GB of GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus, with memory clocked at 1253 MHz (5 Gbps effective) and bandwidth of 160.4 GB/s. The RX 7600 XT has 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, with memory at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) and bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. Despite the RX 7600 XT's narrower bus, its faster memory and higher effective data rate give it nearly double the bandwidth, and it carries four times the capacity.

Compute resources are heavily skewed toward the AMD card. The Quadro M4000M has 1,280 shading units, 80 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units. The RX 7600 XT has 2,048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The RX 7600 XT also includes 32 ray tracing cores, while the Quadro has none. Pixel rate for the RX 7600 XT is 176.3 GPixel/s versus 64.83 GPixel/s for the Quadro. Texture rate is 352.6 GTexel/s versus 81.04 GTexel/s. FP32 compute is 22.57 TFLOPS versus 2.593 TFLOPS, a factor of about 8.7. The RX 7600 XT also supports FP16 at 22.57 TFLOPS (1:1), while the Quadro has no recorded FP16 capability.

The RX 7600 XT supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), while the Quadro M4000M supports DirectX 12 (12_1). Both support OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4. The Quadro uses PCIe 3.0 x16, while the RX 7600 XT uses PCIe 4.0 x8. The RX 7600 XT is a dual-slot card measuring 204 mm by 115 mm, requires a 450 W suggested PSU, and uses a single 8-pin power connector. The Quadro is an MXM Module with no power connectors and portable-device-dependent display outputs. The RX 7600 XT outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU is faster in OpenCL compute workloads?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT scores 92,426 in Geekbench OpenCL, versus the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M's 19,989, a delta of -78.4% from the AMD card's perspective.

Q: How much faster is the RX 7600 XT in Vulkan graphics tests?

A: The RX 7600 XT scores 48,366 in Geekbench Vulkan, while the Quadro M4000M scores 20,971, a delta of -56.6%, meaning the AMD card is roughly 2.3 times faster.

Q: Do both cards support the same graphics APIs?

A: Both support OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4. The RX 7600 XT supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), while the Quadro M4000M supports DirectX 12 (12_1).

Q: How do their power requirements compare?

A: The Quadro M4000M has a 100 W TDP and uses an MXM Module form factor with no power connectors. The RX 7600 XT has a 190 W TDP, is dual-slot, uses one 8-pin power connector, and requires a 450 W suggested PSU.

Q: What is the memory capacity difference?

A: The Quadro M4000M has 4 GB of GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus. The RX 7600 XT has 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth versus 160.4 GB/s.

Q: Which card has ray tracing hardware?

A: Only the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, which includes 32 ray tracing cores. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M has no RT cores listed in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT wins every shared benchmark in the database. In OpenCL, its 92,426 score versus 19,989 represents a 78.4% advantage, making it the clear choice for compute-heavy workloads such as GPU-accelerated rendering, scientific simulation, or machine learning inference that uses OpenCL. In Vulkan, its 48,366 score versus 20,971 gives it a 56.6% edge, making it the better pick for modern gaming or graphics applications that leverage Vulkan. The RX 7600 XT also has 16 GB of VRAM versus 4 GB, which matters for large datasets or high-resolution textures, and its 288.0 GB/s bandwidth versus 160.4 GB/s reduces memory bottlenecks. Its 22.57 TFLOPS FP32 throughput versus 2.593 TFLOPS is the largest single-spec advantage, relevant for any FP32 compute task.

The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M's wins are not in raw performance but in form factor and power envelope. It is an MXM Module, which means it can be installed in laptops or compact systems that accept that form factor, whereas the RX 7600 XT is a dual-slot desktop card. The Quadro draws 100 W versus 190 W, making it suitable for systems with tighter thermal and power budgets. It uses PCIe 3.0 x16, which is compatible with older platforms, and its display outputs are portable-device-dependent, reflecting its mobile design intent. Its percentile rank of 65 versus the RX 7600 XT's 60 suggests that, within its own benchmark set, it performs well relative to the database's GPU population, but the direct comparisons show it losing badly to the modern AMD part.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ in nearly every recorded specification. The process node is 28 nm for the Quadro M4000M versus 6 nm for the RX 7600 XT. Transistors are 5,200 million versus 13,300 million. Die size is 398 mm² versus 204 mm². Transistor density is 13.1 million per square millimeter versus 65.2 million. Base clock is 975 MHz versus 1980 MHz. Boost clock is 1013 MHz versus 2755 MHz. The RX 7600 XT has a game clock of 2470 MHz; the Quadro has none recorded. Memory clock is 1253 MHz (5 Gbps effective) versus 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective).

Memory size is 4 GB versus 16 GB. Memory type is GDDR5 versus GDDR6. Bus width is 256 bit versus 128 bit. Bandwidth is 160.4 GB/s versus 288.0 GB/s. Shading units are 1,280 versus 2,048. TMUs are 80 versus 128. ROPs are 64 for both. The RX 7600 XT has 32 RT cores; the Quadro has none. Pixel rate is 64.83 GPixel/s versus 176.3 GPixel/s. Texture rate is 81.04 GTexel/s versus 352.6 GTexel/s. FP32 is 2.593 TFLOPS versus 22.57 TFLOPS. FP16 is not recorded for the Quadro, while the RX 7600 XT has 22.57 TFLOPS (1:1).

TDP is 100 W versus 190 W. Slot width is MXM Module versus dual-slot. Power connectors are none versus 1x 8-pin. The suggested PSU for the RX 7600 XT is 450 W; the Quadro has none recorded. Bus interface is PCIe 3.0 x16 versus PCIe 4.0 x8. Display outputs are portable-device-dependent versus 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1. DirectX support is 12 (12_1) versus 12 Ultimate (12_2). Production status is end-of-life versus active. Release dates are 2015-08-17 versus 2024-01-23. The Quadro M4000M's predecessor is Quadro Kepler-M and successor is Quadro Pascal-M. The RX 7600 XT's predecessor is Navi II and successor is Navi IV.